I was first introduced to the term “body terrain” in the book Anti Cancer, a New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD. The author lays out compelling evidence and arguments for cleaning up our bodies and participating in our … Continue reading →

My father, Robert Earl Madget, died 31 years ago today. He was 59. He was a good man, a successful businessman, someone I admired and aspired to be like. He was diagnosed with late-stage esophageal cancer in 1979 and decided … Continue reading →

The unexpected calm did not last long. I gave way today to sadness and low spirits. I feel betrayed by my body. Why am I being so disciplined? What does it matter? Cancer is indeed a formidible foe. I am … Continue reading →

This morning, I got up early and did all my usual “good girl” healthy things. I started with my foundational yoga, traced my stomach and lung meridians, did my Tibetian Five Rites, drank my vegetable/protein drink, showered and headed to Kansas City for two days … Continue reading →

This week was a fearful week for me. On Wednesday, I had followup screening appointments at KU Med for my thyroid and for my breast. From a psychological standpoint, it was a mistake to schedule so much for one day. I … Continue reading →

I am reading Energy Medicine by Donna Eden. Last night I read this: She came to see her healing crisis as a gift that opened her to a new sense of purpose. I sat straight up in bed and said to … Continue reading →